Making enduring powers of attorney: practical tips

Ensure clients understand the real life impact and full scope of enduring powers of attorney. By JEN MCMILLAN.

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Accountant liable as third party accessory to client’s fair work breaches

According to the the Fair Work Act, a person who is ‘involved in’ a contravention of a civil remedy provision is taken to have contravened…

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Foreign resident capital gains withholding regime changes set to have massive effect

The foreign resident capital gains withholding amendments increase the number of transactions to which the withholding measure applies but only in relation to property acquisitions…

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Options and hidden tax stings

What applies to GST does not necessarily apply to CGT. By JIM MAIN.

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Wills and estates: July 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.

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Family law: July 2017

Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.

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Criminal law: July 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.

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The latest from the High Court: July 2017

Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.

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The latest from the Federal Court: July 2017

Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.

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Ready to defend yourself? The power of the file note

A lack of file notes is a significant handicap in presenting a successful defence on behalf of an insured. By JANICE PURVIS.

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